Oregon Grid & Data Centers: Oregon regulators approved a 29.7% rate increase for Portland General Electric’s large customers (including data centers and crypto), while residential rates fell 1.3%, using the state’s POWER Act to shift growth costs away from everyday Oregonians. Disaster Resilience Funding: FEMA sent more than $7M to Oregon and Washington for hazard mitigation and repairs, including work tied to stormwater scour/erosion and winter storm damage. Cancer Drug Delivery Breakthrough (OSU): Oregon State researchers report sugar-coated lipid nanoparticles that help a glioblastoma therapy cross the blood-brain barrier in mice, boosting median survival by 50%. Ancient Oregon Human History: UO researchers say a remote mountain rock shelter (Rimrock Draw) may date to about 18,250 years ago—far earlier than the long-held timeline for first Americans. Wildlife & Wetlands: New survey work finds beavers building dams in Pacific Northwest coastal estuaries, potentially creating low-tide habitat for young salmon. Public Safety & Infrastructure: ODOT documents raise serious safety concerns on the Kiewit-led I-205/Abernethy Bridge project, citing repeated negative evaluations and a near-fatal backing incident. Cybersecurity: An Armenian man pleaded guilty in a Ryuk ransomware case tied to attacks on an Oregon technology company. Climate Extremes: A major heat wave is forecast for the western U.S., with record-warm nights and grid strain risks.